Why Choose Us?

•      OUR DOGS - Health is by far our biggest priority within our program. We accomplish this by many different means. Our 1st priority is to breed a pup that is going to live a very long happy life. We do extensive research before ever adding a weim to our program for breeding by making sure throughout the 3-5 generation pedigree of that particular dog that (no major health concerns) exist. For example, we check to make sure their relatives do not carry genetic defects, may be prone to cancer, or have hip dysplasia. In short, you get the reassurance that your weim is going to live well into the 12 plus year range. Our dogs get monthly de-wormings, daily vitamins, and are never bred back to back between heat cycles; this means, our dogs our dogs 1st, not meant to breed and spend most of their life pregnant or nursing.  We DO NOT cross breed our dogs! Our dogs go through OFA certification and currently we are developing our future lineup to compete in both the field and show ring!

•      OUR PUPPIES - We save you hundreds of dollars! When you purchase a pup from us, your pup with have both rounds of shots already done including an 8-way, a basic health exam, AKC registration (either full or limited), micro chipping, flea-treatment, and will be fully de-wormed (vet grade Pyrantel, Ponazuril, and Panacure) along with tails and dewclaws docked correctly, weekly baths and nail trimmings, and finally daily vitamin and fish oil supplements. We raise our pups indoors and off the surface of the elements outside. This is detrimental to a puppies developmental stages to have proper clean areas to grow on and be away from parasites and other harmful factors that may affect a puppy. We even offer a 1-year Health Guarantee! Most breeders barely offer any type of health guarantee at all, and the ones that do typically only offer one for a very short period of time.

•      OUR KENNEL - I always enjoy saying this, "We don't have one!" Our dogs are not cooped up in small cages like nearly every breeder's dogs are. Our Weims and Vizslas spend their days on their very own 2 acre track with a pond and multi-dimensional terrain partly wooded, open-land, and perfectly geared to excel our dogs hunting instincts and level of exercise and play.

•      WATCH YOUR PUPPY GROW - By far, one feature that separates us from nearly every breeder is your options to fit you and your family with the perfect puppy. Many factors attribute to this process, and for starters, here are a few:  1) We help you decipher which list is suitable for you to join based upon temperament, sex, and color.  2) We typically have 3-4 litters per quarter so that means we usually can land a pup for you in the time frame you are generally looking to be ready for one.  3) We do not just take pictures and tell you what you want to here like most breeders! NO way! In fact, as soon as the puppies are born we shoot a video every week for you and your family to watch the puppies grow.  You can view these videos on the mother's pages that currently have puppies! This creates ultimate integrity within our program and allows you to narrow down which pup better fits you and your family when it's time to pick your companion.  4) You may want a breeding pair and one close to age. Another one of our specialties! We typically have our breed-dates set up so that each of our sires breed quarterly allowing you to mix and match options if desired allowing you to get two at the same time to grow, train, and live together as a pair. (Contact us for more details regarding full-AKC registration if you desire to breed).

•      PetSafe DEALER - The most important thing next to having your companion weim or vizsla is protecting them! We are also an authorized PetSafe Dealer. If you live in the great state of Alabama we can send one of our certified Electricians to install any PetSafe containment system you desire. Shop our entire lineup of PetSafe products via our store and contact us if you would like our team to install a system for you. Our basic system and starting price begins at $750 and will cover 1/2 an acre and includes one collar. A basic rule of thumb by which you can figure up how much it will cost you to have a system installed is to add $50 to every additional 100 Feet of wire installed.  Contact us for more details regarding PetSafe products and perimeter control systems!

•      SAFE AND SECURE TRANSACTIONS - Southern Kennels understands that purchasing a puppy can be frustrating.  We do our very best to make the process quick, easy, safe, and secure for both you, Southern Kennels, and your future companion.  We offer a quick & easy to understand checklist to guide you through purchasing your puppy.  To the right there are two categories, Pick-Up & Shipping Customers to help clarify the process.  Once a pup is officially six weeks of age; you may also visit the Available Puppy Page to view & claim a current pup.  All transactions are handled through our Godaddy SSL certified online store & purchases can be made through PayPal with any major debit or credit card.

•      FIELD, SHOW, & FAMILY GOAL - Southern Kennel's goal is to produce a pup geared for the field, show, & family. If desired, we strongly encourage families to show, compete in field trial competitions, & hunt with their dogs. It has been in consideration of your best interest since the beginning of our program to produce a hunting dog tremendously gifted in the field to hunt quail, pheasant, duck, & even large game such as deer, elk, bear, & more.  Believe it, your pup will leave you in awe of his/her capabilities in the field & show. There's a reason Weims and Vizslas are 2 of only 12 versatile hunting dogs in the world & our pups are truly born for it.  Though the majority of families who purchase a pup from us do not hunt, you can see the difference in our dogs as compared to others in both health and brains. Expect a genius weim or vizsla when you purchase one from us. And while your pup may be bred to exceed in both the field & show, it is family geared offspring that matters most to us & you.  A companion you & your family will cherish for the rest of your lives is our primary goal that we aim to achieve. Our professional process that pairs your family with the weim you've always dreamed of & more reveals this quality regarding our program.

•       GENETIC & PROFESSIONAL PURSUIT - Aron Helfinstine, Director of Southern Kennels is a Biologist currently pursuing his Masters with the intent of beginning his own hunting show and wildlife field studies as well as building one of the most genetically fit weimaraner & vizsla programs in the world.  Our primary goal is to provide a genetically healthy and well balanced personality dog geared for families.  With Aron's knowledge & understanding of genetics, we have built a program genetically geared for success in looks, health, and temperament as well the show & field trial ring.  Purchasing a pup from us will steer away from genetic disorders & common problems found in the breed, saving you heartache & expensive vet bills down the road.  We've done the research necessary over the years to establish this genetically healthy foundation. As a result, our pups will naturally grow into a very well balanced personality, socially interactive with other people & pets, and sport a physically breathtaking conformation while staying true to their hunting characteristics that make the weimaraner and vizsla some of the smartest dogs in the world.

•      OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER - Just in case you needed a few more reasons to consider us here they are!  a) We offer shipping with Delta's pet-safe program and specialize in the shipping process. Most of our flights leave in the morning and arrive to most U.S. locations a little after noon. b) After you make your $200 deposit to either hold a pup or join a list, it is 100% transferable to another litter if anything ever comes up that may interfere with your plan to purchase a puppy. c) Due to our reputation of producing some of the most genetically healthy and beautiful weimaraners across the U.S., our puppies are pre-spoken for about 75% of the time before birth! Join a list quickly to ensure you get a pup from us in the near future or a specific litter of your choice (everyone's pick order goes according to when you joined; pick of litter customers get 1st pick overall regardless for an extra $100.00 Typically, this pup is a larger/healthier pup for its category. e.g. largest silver male in the litter of 4 silver males.
  
       All things considered remember this - Choosing us means you will not "just get another dog," instead you and your family will find the Weimaraner or Vizsla perfectly geared for exactly what you were hoping for and more. So begin a wonderful journey with your newest family member today! Your future companion bred for the field, show, and your family is waiting just for you! Visit the purchasing a puppy page to get started now! We look forward to providing you with one of the greatest dogs in the world, a perfected champion in the field, show, & family, and a companion your family will cherish for years to come.  Your wait is no more!  We drew the line for you to find your future companion for you and your family to cherish forever--all you have to do is cross it.

  Aron Helfinstine Director of Southern Kennels

  Click here to learn more about the Weimaraner and Vizsla:

  http://www.akc.org/breeds/weimaraner/index.cfm   http://www.akc.org/breeds/vizsla/index.cfm